Highbet review 2026

Welcome bonuses are commonplace amongst UK betting sites, and they attract new punters to the platform, allowing them to boost their starting funds. Highbet has a welcome bonus for all new sign-ups, so let's take a closer look at what you can expect to receive once you have completed the registration process.

Welcome bonus

Highbet’s welcome offer allows new players to claim £30 in free bets when they sign up for an account and place a £10 bet on any sports betting market. Players must opt in to receive this bonus, and only deposits made using a debit card will be eligible for this promotion.

Qualifying bets must be placed at minimum odds of 1/1 within seven days of completing the sign-up process. The £30 of free bets will be split into 3x £10 bets: 1x £10 horse racing bet, 1x £10 football acca, 1x £10 basketball acca.

Cashed-out bets will not qualify for this bonus.

Pay attention to the terms and conditions, as you will not qualify for this bonus if you opt for any other payment method.

Other Promotions

There are eight different offers currently listed on the Highbet promotions page. Players can join the Highbet fantasy Premier League, compete against former boxer David Haye and win monthly prizes.

Not all offers are listed on the promotions page; the sports weekend cashback bonus is only advertised on the home page. Players who place sports bets Fri-Sun will receive 10% cashback on all sportsbook losses each Monday.

Other promotions include:

• European Glory Challenge - Claim a free £10 when you place £40+ of bets on the Champions League or Europa League.
• Matchday Madness - Get a free £5 acca bet for every goal scored when you place a £30+ bet on the match result market of any Premier League match.
• Acca Safety Net - Receive a refund on your stake if just one leg loses on access to 5+ selections featuring football, tennis or basketball.
• Early Payout - Get fully paid if your team goes two goals ahead when you bet on any match result market.

There are plenty of promotions available with this bookmaker; however, Highbet does not currently have a loyalty scheme or VIP program. As we’ve highlighted, there are plenty of daily, weekly and monthly offers for UK users to take advantage of.

This sportsbook is operated by SCGO Limited, a company based in Malta. Highbet’s website is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) under the account number 44662. Users will feel reassured that this site must comply with their requirements. Having been established in 2021, this site has excellent safety credentials and uses 256-bit SSL encryption technology to protect player data.

Highbet is committed to safer gambling and has linked to various charities and support organisations on its site. Deposit limits, reality checks, time out and self-exclusion are amongst the tools that are available with this bookmaker.

Highbet has modern aesthetics, is highly responsive, and has been designed to catch the eye. It doesn’t particularly deviate from the traditional format, which is fairly common amongst UK operators. It is easy to use and is likely to be suitable for both new and experienced players.

Navigation

Navigating your way around this site is straightforward, and it is simple to switch between pre-match and live betting markets. Although there is a dedicated promotions page, most of the current offers are advertised on banners across the top of the home page, making it much easier to find out about the latest bonuses and features.

Adding selections to your betslip is seamless. The betslip takes up plenty of space on the right-hand side of the page, making it easier to assemble an accumulator as you’ll be able to quickly check your selections and potential returns. The Highbet bet builder tool is also easily accessible and user-friendly.

Design

Highbet’s website design mixes professional and fun. Its dark blue livery is easy on the eye, and the white font is reasonably sized. Boosted odds are displayed by the lightning emoji, giving players a quick overview of the latest enhanced prices.

The most popular sports have been listed on the left-hand side of the page of Highbet’s sportsbook, giving easy access to football, tennis, golf and basketball markets. Interestingly, the horse racing section has been separated from the remainder of the sportsbook. Users can move between upcoming races and previous results easily, and the search function saves time by allowing players to find a specific horse, jockey or track in seconds.

Highbet’s mobile app can be easily downloaded for both iOS and Android devices and only takes a few seconds to install. With a file size of 9.7mb, this does not take up much memory on your device and will give you instant access to all sports betting markets and promotions.

The app is highly responsive, with each menu loading quickly without delay. Features such as ‘Combination of the Day’ and ‘Boosted Odds’ feature prominently on the app, and the live betting section is user-friendly, allowing in-play bets to be placed quickly and accurately. Some live stats took a few seconds to appear on screen, which isn’t ideal when it comes to fast-moving betting markets.

Alternatively, players can still access the Highbet site using a mobile browser.

• Android app: yes
• iOS app: yes

There are six ways to fund your Highbet account. Players in the UK will appreciate this mix of e-wallets and debit cards, although the selection is somewhat limited compared to other UK online bookmakers. Let's take a closer look at the accepted deposit methods.

Deposit Methods

The six methods available for UK punters are Visa, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller and PayPal. The minimum deposit is £10, and players may fund their account up to £10,000 for e-wallets and up to £ 2,000 using Apple Pay, Visa, or Google Pay. Deposits are processed instantly.

• Minimum deposit: £10
• Maximum deposit: £2,000-£10,000

Withdrawal Methods

There are just three methods available for players who wish to make a withdrawal from their account. The options are Visa, Skrill or Neteller and the minimum withdrawal for all three is set at £10. Players can take up to £2,000 out of their account with Visa and up to £10,000 with Skrill or Neteller. This bookmaker may ask for KYC checks to be completed before any withdrawals can be processed.

Once your bets have been settled or you’ve collected your winnings using Highbet’s cash-out feature, the money will be added to your balance and you will be able to process the withdrawal.

Highbet’s withdrawal times are fairly fast, although it may take longer if you are required to complete the KYC verification process. Skrill and Neteller transactions are completed within 24 hours, whereas withdrawals made using Visa are likely to be settled within 48 hours.

• Minimum withdrawal: £10
• Maximum withdrawal: £2,000-£10,000

Highbet’s customer support is available 24/7, although it isn’t necessarily the easiest to access. Tapping the yellow ‘live chat’ button will bring up an automated enquiry form, requesting a summary of your query. It does take a few minutes to get past the bot and speak to an advisor, which isn’t the easiest of tasks, but we managed to get through to a human operator within 3-4 minutes. We found the operator to be helpful and knowledgeable about the conditions of the bonuses, and gave us details of the site’s average payout times. 

The FAQ section is hidden away on the site, but a little bit of digging and you’ll find information on common queries, or alternatively, you can send an email to support@highbet.co.uk. 

• Live Chat: 24/7
• Email: support@highbet.co.uk

Highbet’s sportsbook has 33 different sports, providing UK punters with a mix of popular and niche betting options. We’ve taken a closer look at what players can expect from this bookmaker.

Sports coverage (33)

Football, basketball and tennis are listed as the most popular options. Football understandably dominates with 100+ leagues and competitions currently available. This will change depending on the calendar, with fewer events during the summer months.

This bookmaker also has ample coverage of US sports, encompassing the MLB, NHL and the NFL. There’s a smattering of lower-profile sports such as biathlon, snowboarding, water polo and squash.

The racing section of the site can be accessed from a separate menu covering all UK and Irish meetings.

Sports Odds

Highbet’s odds don’t particularly stand out from the crowd; however, players can take advantage of boosted odds daily to improve potential returns.

Highbet’s margins are a little on the high side. Football bettors can expect somewhere between 6 and 7% on average, with tennis and basketball around the 5.5% mark. The boosted odds will improve these margins slightly, so they’re worth taking advantage of.

Live betting and streaming

There is a decent quantity of live betting markets available. We found 50+ during the day, increasing to 150+ in the evening. Live markets cover football, tennis, basketball, and handball.

Although we aren’t blessed with stats, visitors to the Highbet live betting platform can find a timeline of events alongside basic match information.

Highbet’s live streaming service has yet to be introduced, which is a shame.

Limits

Minimum stakes start at £0.1, and the max stake we were offered on single bets was £500.

Betting markets

The number of betting markets varies considerably. Football fans can expect to find between 400-500 markets per match, including totals, handicaps, cards and fouls.

ATP and WTA matches have 45+ options, increasing to 50+ for Grand Slams.

There are 330+ markets for an average regular-season NBA fixture, including spreads, halves, and player points.

Minimum/Maximum deposits

The minimum deposit is set at £10, and the maximum deposit is £2,000 for Visa, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

eSports coverage

Highbet’s eSports coverage is a little sparse compared to other UK bookmakers, although you’ll find four different options mixed in amongst the list of leagues and competitions. Players can bet on Valorant, Call of Duty, League of Legends and Counter-Strike. 

Although the depth is lacking, these are likely to be the most popular options for eSports fans. Most major tournaments are available with this sportsbook, including Champions Tour: EMEA, LOL Pro League and the Call of Duty League. 

eSports odds

Highbet’s odds for eSports are extremely similar to its sports betting odds. They don’t particularly stand out from the crowd, yet users of this Highbet’s sportsbook can use their boosts effectively to inflate their potential returns.

Highbet’s margins for eSports tend to vary; however, in our experience, most markets are somewhere between 7.8% and 8.5%. 

eSports live betting and streaming

With just four eSports titles available with Highbet, the opportunities to bet in-play are fairly limited. Nevertheless, Highbet’s live betting page features ongoing Valorant, Call of Duty, League of Legends and Counter-Strike events. 

Most competitions are covered here, although the quantity will depend on the time of day and schedule.

There are no Highbet live streaming feeds currently available for these live eSports events. 

eSports betting markets

The range of eSports betting markets varies between competitions. Most higher-profile matches will have between 35-45 options, including total kills, game handicaps, correct score and prop markets such as total inhibitors destroyed. 

Valorant appears to be prioritised by this platform, and some matches may have up to 100 different markets, including total rounds per map, rounds handicaps and 1st half winner. 

It’s time to turn our attention to Highbet’s casino, which can be easily accessed from the sportsbooks. Let’s focus on game selection, providers and table limits amongst other important considerations.

Software Providers

There is a relatively small selection of 29 gaming providers listed on the Highbet site. Developers range from renowned studios such as Pragmatic Play and Red Tiger to lower-profile operations such as Revolver Gaming.

Software developers include:

• Relax Gaming
• No Limit City
• Play'n’ Go
• Thunderkick
• Selection of casino games

The Highbet casino has a library of approximately 2,200 games, although this collection is currently being expanded. The majority of these games are slots, with numerous themes including drop n wins, megaways and jackpot. Scratch games and bingo also feature. 

Table games do exist, although there are far fewer of these, with just 24 variants of roulette and five video poker titles.

Live dealer games

The selection of live dealer games is solid enough, with 159 options found in this section of the site. These games have been created by three notable providers: Evolution, Pragmatic Play and Creedroomz.

Live game shows include Sweet Bonanza, Crazy Time, Football Studio and Funky Time. Live baccarat is also available with 26 options, and there are nine VIP tables.

Minimum & maximum deposits

The minimum bet on most slots is £0.05. The maximum stake will depend on the provider, as some games are capped at £5 per spin, whereas others will allow up to £50.

For most live casino games, including game shows such as Crazy Time, the minimum stake is £0.10 with a maximum £1,000 per turn.

It’s reasonably straightforward to create an account with Highbet. It only takes a few minutes to complete the setup, although there are some unusual questions with new players being asked to specify their occupation from the drop-down menu.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Start the Highbet registration process by tapping our link to visit their home page, then hit the blue ‘sign up’ button located on the top-right-hand side
2. Input details such as name and email address
3. Choose a password to protect your account and then hit ‘next’
4. On the next page, you will be asked to confirm your DOB, UK residence, occupation and salary level. You can also set your deposit limits at this stage
5. Confirm your account details and tick the box to confirm that all the information is correct
6. Congratulations, your Highbet account has been created

Highbet has established itself as a dependable UK bookmaker, and there are plenty of positives for players who sign up for an account. Whilst conducting our review of Highbet, we found that this platform was fast, efficient and user-friendly. There are plenty of promotions, as well as Highbet’s specials, which tend to be introduced during major sporting events. The welcome bonus is solid enough; it doesn’t particularly stand out from the crowd, and there are restrictions and limits on how the bonus funds can be utilised.

Nevertheless, the selection of 33 sports betting markets is fantastic, and the live betting options are plentiful. Highbet’s offerings, including the boosted odds, are a great way of improving your potential returns, and we found that these are a good way of discovering fixtures and markets that may not have been on our radar previously.

The app is quick and responsive, making it ideal to play whilst on the move. This sportsbook is ideal for anyone looking for a solid online sportsbook, offering plenty of promotions and live betting opportunities. eSports fans may wish to look elsewhere, however.